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+agere_sta_fw.bin -- 9.48 Hermes I
+agere_ap_fw.bin  -- 9.48 Hermes I
+
+The above firmware images were compiled from the Agere linux driver
+wl_lkm_718_release.tar.gz, and dumped. The driver is coverred by the
+following copyright and software license.
+
+ * SOFTWARE LICENSE
+ *
+ * This software is provided subject to the following terms and conditions,
+ * which you should read carefully before using the software.  Using this
+ * software indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions.  If you do
+ * not agree with these terms and conditions, do not use the software.
+ *
+ * COPYRIGHT © 1994 - 1995  by AT&T.                All Rights Reserved
+ * COPYRIGHT © 1996 - 2000 by Lucent Technologies.  All Rights Reserved
+ * COPYRIGHT © 2001 - 2004  by Agere Systems Inc.   All Rights Reserved
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source or binary forms, with or without
+ * modifications, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *
+ * . Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this
+ *    list of conditions and the following Disclaimer as comments in the code as
+ *    well as in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
+ *    distribution.
+ *
+ * . Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
+ *    this list of conditions and the following Disclaimer in the documentation
+ *    and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *
+ * . Neither the name of Agere Systems Inc. nor the names of the contributors
+ *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *    without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * Disclaimer
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
+ * INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INFRINGEMENT AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
+ * MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.  ANY
+ * USE, MODIFICATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS SOFTWARE IS SOLELY AT THE USERS OWN
+ * RISK. IN NO EVENT SHALL AGERE SYSTEMS INC. OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CONTRACT, STRICT
+ * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+ * OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
+ * DAMAGE.
+
+The following statement from Agere clarifies the status of the firmware
+
+---
+I would like to confirm that the two drivers; Linux LKM Wireless Driver
+Source Code, Version 7.18 and Linux LKM Wireless Driver Source Code,
+Version 7.22 comply with Open Source BSD License. Therefore the source
+code can be distributed in unmodified or modified form consistent with
+the terms of the license.
+
+The Linux driver architecture was based on two modules, the MSF (Module
+specific functions) and the HCF (Hardware Control Functions).  Included
+in the HCF is run-time firmware (binary format) which is downloaded into
+the RAM of the Hermes 1/2/2.5 WMAC.
+
+This hex coded firmware is not based on any open source software and
+hence it is not subject to any Open Source License.  The firmware was
+developed by Agere and runs on the DISC processor embedded within the
+Hermes 1/2/2.5 Wireless MAC devices. 
+
+Hope this helps.
+
+Sincerely,
+
+Viren Pathare
+Intellectual Property Licensing Manager
+Agere
+---